Flood Warning issued November 3 at 7:35AM MST until November 3 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...

Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.

* WHEN...Until this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, properties in the flood plain along the Rio
Chama and near the junction of the Rio Ojo Caliente will see water
in their yards. Impacts can include bank erosion and damage to
wells and septic tanks. These impacts will increase in severity at
higher river levels.

* Additional Details...
- At 7:00 AM MST Tuesday the stage was 6.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 AM MST Tuesday was 6.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
this afternoon and continue falling through tonight and
Wednesday.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.1
feet on 07/26/2001.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM MST.

This month

1939th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days